Hampshire · England
New-build mastic & snagging in Preston Candover, Hampshire
Plot mastic for developers and snagging failed sealant in new homes for Preston Candover, backed by a one-year guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Sealant that never bonded to the surface
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
- Smeared, uneven beads picked up at snagging
When to call us in Preston Candover
A new house holds a lot of water from the build, which takes a year or two to dry out. As it does, timber shrinks and joints open and the sealant has to cope with the movement.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Gaps between new skirting and floors
- Frame joints opening as the plaster dries
- Joints pulling apart as timber shrinks
- Kitchen sealant that has pulled off the wall
In and around Preston Candover, as anywhere, good new build mastic starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is
- Who turns up on the day
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
New build mastic for homes and businesses in Preston Candover
Some owners wait for the first year’s movement before having joints redone. That makes sense for small gaps that are just cosmetic, but a seal that’s letting water through needs doing now. We are often asked to deal with joints pulling apart as timber shrinks and new-build shower sealant that has already split, on bathrooms & en suites, skirting & floors and kitchens.
In a village or hamlet like Preston Candover, new homes are more likely to be a barn conversion or a handful of houses than a big estate. Every one needs its sealant and floor joints done properly, whatever the size of the site.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after we have gone.
- Place
- Preston Candover (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Windows and doors
A draught at a new window can be a missed or failed joint. We look at the joints and reseal where needed.
Kitchens
As a new house dries, worktops and walls shift a little, opening gaps behind the upstand. A fresh flexible bead closes them.
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Structural cracks in walls or ceilings
- Disputes or warranty claims with your builder
- Broken tiles or a split tray
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Kitchens
- Windows & doors
- Bathrooms & en suites
- Plot handovers
- Show homes
- Skirting & floors
Can I do it myself?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Report sealant problems to your builder during the snagging period
- Keep photos and emails about snagging items
- Act quickly if a seal starts to leak
- Keep water off fresh sealant until it has cured
Don’t stand on the bath edge or the lip of the tray while the sealant cures. Report any movement in a bath or tray.
Lifting sealant traps moisture and mould behind it. Dealing with it before it goes black saves a harder job later.
Your questions about new build mastic in Preston Candover
Will you come out to Preston Candover?
Yes. Preston Candover is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is new build mastic in Preston Candover guaranteed?
All our work, in Preston Candover and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured.
Can you do plot mastic on a new development?
Yes. We work through plots to your schedule. Get in touch with the number of plots and the scope for a clear quote.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status and we are fully insured too.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Do you work through snagging lists?
Yes. Send the list and a few pictures of the sealant items, and we’ll quote. We will tell you if anything on it isn’t a sealant job.
Should I go to my builder first?
If you’re still within the builder’s snagging or warranty period, report it to them first. If they’re slow or the fix doesn’t last, we can help.
How it works
We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on the number of plots. Somewhere as small as Preston Candover, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We look at why each joint failed, including any movement.
- We remove the failed sealant and clean the joints.
- We make sure the joints are dry and prime them if needed.
- Baths are filled with water, then the new sealant is applied.
- We check every joint and leave you with the cure times.
How to prepare
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
If you are in Preston Candover and need new build mastic, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
Also near Preston Candover
Other services in Preston Candover
New build mastic around Preston Candover
Rainfall in the South East is lower than in much of the UK, yet outdoor joints still have to be sealed dry, so jobs are booked with the weather in mind.
For jobs in and around Preston Candover, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whether you’re in the middle of Preston Candover or further out, we cover new build mastic for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Preston Candover among them. We also work in Reading, about 20 miles from Preston Candover.
We cover every part of the RG25 postcode area for new build mastic. If you need new build mastic at a property on Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for new build mastic include Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
Around Preston Candover
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Purefoy Arms Public House and the streets around them. A little further out are Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.